Mumbai: InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, announced a net loss of ₹1,879 crore for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2027, which ended on September 30, 2026. This compares to a net loss of ₹2,582.1 crore in the same period last year.
Financial Performance
The airline's revenue from operations increased by 25.9 per cent to ₹23,363.8 crore, up from ₹18,555.3 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹24,311.9 crore, marking a 24.0 per cent increase year-on-year.
Cost Overview
Total expenses for the quarter rose by 18.6 per cent to ₹26,188.4 crore. Fuel costs saw a significant increase of 67.2 per cent, reaching ₹9,966.8 crore, while other costs excluding fuel remained largely flat, increasing by 0.6 per cent to ₹16,221.6 crore.
Operational Metrics
Capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs), decreased by 1.0 per cent to 40.8 billion. Passenger traffic also declined by 4.7 per cent to 27.5 million, and the load factor decreased by 2.2 percentage points to 80.3 per cent.
Management Commentary
Willie Walsh, CEO, said the September quarter experienced exceptionally elevated fuel costs and geopolitical turmoil. He noted that prudent capacity reduction and yield management supported revenue performance but only partially offset higher costs, leading to the net loss.
Fleet and Network
As of September 30, 2026, IndiGo operated a fleet of 442 aircraft. During the quarter, the airline provided scheduled services to 97 domestic and 36 international destinations.
Cash and Debt
The company's total cash balance as of September 30, 2026, was ₹52,685.4 crore, including ₹39,929 crore of free cash. Total debt, including capitalized operating lease liability, stood at ₹87,303.1 crore.
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